Connecticut boasts a vibrant culinary scene, with approximately 10,000 restaurants distributed across its eight counties. These counties stretch from Windham in the east to Fairfield and Litchfield in the west, highlighting the diversity and richness of dining options available in the state. The thriving restaurant industry in Connecticut reflects the region's commitment to culinary excellence.

There are a number of websites that will inform you which restaurants are the best of the best, such as ctinsider.com, which recently published its Top New Connecticut Restaurants For 2025.' The Opentable website will not only help ypu make a reservation for your restaurant of choice but, it will let you know which restaurants are preferred by Opentable users.

I recently came across an article on lovefood.com titled "The Incredible Dish Invented in Your State." For example, Arizona is known for the chimichanga, Arkansas claims to have invented cheese dip, Maine asserts that it is the originator of the Italian sandwich, and Massachusetts is famous for Boston cream pie!

KEEP SCROLLING TO FIND OUT WHICH 3 DISHES ORIGINATED IN THE GREAT STATE OF CONNECTICUT!

3 Dishes That Were Invented Right Here in Connecticut

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